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Faybie, Down 15 lbs I saw that picture of you in the wedding dress. Awesome!! I mean the girl, the dress, the photograph, etc. When you do get to that weight, I support you in wearing the dress any damn where you want to girl! Send us a picture, please? Jo Ann

MyPOV, You have certainly got a lot on your plate! I did a quick little search for information and found two links that might give you more information. The summary is: the symptoms might fade if the pre-diabetic condition is managed Very little weight loss can move a person out of the pre-diabetic arena Click here: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Acanthosis nigricans Click here: NDEP | Diabetes Prevention If you are in the pre-banding stage, you probably have been encouraged to lose as much weight as you can before you get banded. It will be difficult. (I know, that's why we are all banded!), but the incentive of lightening the "dirty neck" area could possibly be used as a incentive. Please check back in, I'm very eager to hear about your progress. Jo Ann

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Tamiko, Ditto to all who tell you to get away from this woman as soon as possible. Tell her nothing more personal about your life than, "looks like rain today." I like to think the best of our fellow humans, unfortunately, there are people who get themselves into a competitive mind set and it all becomes a game where they only win if they can make you lose. You are taking big steps in managing your life and getting yourself together. Turn your face to the sun of a new life and your steps upward and onward and don't look back. Best wishes, Jo Ann

MY BAD!! :confused: Looks like the last few remaining brain cells have given up the ghost! How about COOLS

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Wheetsin, your co-worker told you true, but check to see if the store you are thinking of has the sizes that will work for you. And if you have anything more than a wide and flat rear end be sure to go up a size. :confused: Someone made a suggestion that you get them on E-bay where it is cheaper, but if you need them for Monday, you won't have that much time to wait. Lane Bryant does carry them. I don't where you are located, so here's the link to other retailers that carry the brand. A quick call will let you know if they have plus sizes. Click here: SPANX - Retailers Best of luck! Jo Ann

What a lovely thing to hear! I'll bet you looked like a cat that has fallen into a plate of fresh cream and those words had to be music to your ears and heart. Congratulations! Jo Ann

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OMG... you must be terrified. We can hold you and your beloved in prayer. Which VA hospital is he in? Keep praying, and hugs to you. Jo Ann:hug: :hug: :hug:

thank you .. I think.....grrrrr! Jo Ann :faint:

Deede, First my sympathy for all you and your daughter have had to go through. You've been scared so many ways it is not funny! I can only imagine your stress levels. Here's what I would do if this was my child/young adult. I would not contemplate another band for her unless two things happen: She gets into therapy with someone who is experienced in counseling young people about food issues. She needs better insight into what is triggering her self destructive actions. She finds a way through part time work to pay for a portion of the new band. If it were my child I would want to see her show some ownership of the new band by making a contribution on her own behalf. I can't presume to tell you what you must do with your family, I can only let you know what would be important for me. I hold you and your family in prayer. Please let us know how things are going. Jo Ann

I was cleaning out my files and came across this beautiful tribute to aging parents. Mine are both in their early-mid 80's and I am so grateful to still have them. Enjoy! Click here: PARENTS' WISH Jo Ann

I hid from my family for the first 4 days at meal time, because whatever they were eating made me very queasy. Eventually. it passed. With regard to the roller coaster emotions, don't underestimate the long lasting effects of the anesthesia. Remember, we were put under "general anesthesia" and it is a BIG deal to the body. You might find that your memory is worse than usual, that your emotions are very close to the surface, etc. Best of luck and don't hesitate to call on us if you need support. Jo Ann

msbrookins - Dr. Sanchez, Monterray, Mexico Kiana38 - Dr. Oh, Federal Way, WA kmwwmk -NY Boo Boo Kitty- Hurley Bariatric Center, Flint, Michigan, Dr. Farhan foodstampchamp - Dr. Watson, Reno Drifter - Dr. Montgomery, Everett Washington lisag77 - 2 Clarityseeker Bandster16 Rlittman - Dr. Spivak, Houston, TX Anne W Caroline - Dr. Ashley Vernon, Boston sillynilly 3 Meme - Houston, TX Josette - Dr. Boutt, Michigan sandee 77 Jadedlady1 - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico BANDSTER45 4 Rid - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana NewDay Diva unclmdtrsure - Dr. Nirmal Jayaseelan, Dallas TX Sweet Caroline - Dr. Haag, Western MA kutia~Dr. Jay, Dallas, TX:) 5 6 7 babyjessica - Dr Richard Carter, Arlington TX Koala - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana smalldreams - Dr. Carlos Allessandrini, Tijuana GE Mom - Chicago diana2798 - Dr. Richard Carter, Arlington, TX jekbird - Dr. Spivak, Houston, TX 8 Texas Princess - Dr. James Davidson, Dallas TX CateyP PattiU - Atlantic City NJ Justy - Dr. Rumbaut, Monterray, Mexico - 1.2 cc fill in a 5 cc band on 9/18 9 Scribby - Dr. Robert Pinnar, Reston, VA SeaBreeze - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana pebbles 10 Endocollector - Dr. Jayaseelan, Dallas bmorgaine - Dr. Joya, PV Mexico kelliw - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico badmadmama - Dr. Myers Chicago TerryB - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 11 dovie6523 - Dr Richard Carter, Arlington TX Allie C 12 13 14 GotGlock21 - Dr. Kelly Frances Losin' it - Dr. Krishnaraj/Dr. Grossbard - Florida - Down 28 lbs - First fill scheduled for 10/3 Cathy231 Timjgordo17 MicmaddLapBand - Dr Scott, Rome, GA ronrwilson 15 Bug - Dr. Heydari, Crystal Lake IL wavydaby - Dr Bauman, Concord NC libra - Dr. Nusbaum Livingston, NJ (going for 2nd fill 9-29, down 19.5 lbs) Wheezy - Dr Mumford, Mississauga, Ont 16 LittleBird - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana Diva Girl - Dr. Alan Bradshaw, Asheville, NC Joliesmom - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana Ladysman - Dr Kwon, Port Jervis,NY Kirsten117 - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 17 pbrown - Dr. Robert Pinnar, Reston, VA Andy Liz - Dr. Rumbaut, Mexico Kate27 - Dr. Wood in Detroit, MI natashiki LynnC - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana TheQueen - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana henderson925 - Langhorne,Pa Diver Jewel starting over - Dr. Robert, Texas 18 reaganm04 domino032002 19 20 21 Jewels - Dr. Foster, Burlingame, CAlifornia Denise Hsquiggle floridakate ladydi - Dr Spivak, Houston TX 904cathe 22 Kendadto3 - Dr. Woodman, Memphis TN TX_Quilter - Dr. St. Laurent, Cypress TX Serendipity4124 - Dr. Stanish, Merrillvile IN~Down 32 lbs 1st fill scheduled for 10/02 23 abbysbug belle75067 Kiarnold 24 chrissie Surby sabrina joanne 25 Trizzy - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana 26 27 28 Loriely's DHmstrish - Dr. Mark Fusco, Melbourne, FL WhimsicalClay jillian jahair - Dr. Spivak, Houston 29 nochoice - Dr. Singh 30 jgandg - Dr. Allan Geiss, NY faybie - Dr. Spivak, Houston TX Ilovablelisa Happy2BMe - Dr Warden, Slidell LA Booda 31 Lisah25 - Dr. Montgomery, Everett Waneenagh - Dr. Mumford, Mississauga Canada mferra - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana PeloRojo - Dr. Ortiz, Tijuana __________________

:humble: Way cool! Congratulations Jo Ann

Way to go girl!:confused: :dance:

It's going slowly for me 7 pounds so far. While trying not to get discouraged, I've decided to focus on getting my Water in and exercise time. I'm wondering if solid food will allow me to get enough Protein in at one time to have the slooooow release until the next time to eat? Right now, I get hungry in about 3 hours. Jo Ann

Yes, the difference between bake and broil on the electric oven is which heating elements glow (top or bottom). Your advice to your BW is correct. Good luck, Jo Ann

I went looking -- according to one site the product is discontinued, but another site shows they have some: When you open the page, click up on the top right corner where it says "view all products" Click here: St. Ives - Popular Brands Good luck and I hope this helps. Jo Ann

Congratulations on never giving up. You are a true weight warrior! Keep hanging out on the board and let us know how we can best support you. :rockon::clap2: Jo Ann

I cold turkeyed in 1980 at one pack a day. Two things really helped -- I never told myself that today I'm quitting -- the anxiety would get too high to manage. Instead, on that fateful day...I never had the first one of the day. The other thing that helped was something I heard or made up...the strong urge/craving to smoke only lasts 4 minutes at a time. If you can hang on for 4 min. the urge will pass. For the first couple of days those 4 min. urges seemed to come right on top of each other, but I just asked myself to hang on for 4 min. They began coming farther apart and soon after, I knew I had made it. Best wishes on quitting! :clap2: Jo Ann

Way to go Joe! I live in Sugar Land and was banded in late Aug. Not much happening with the scale right now. I keep telling myself this is the healing period. But happy to hear about your progress. Jo Ann

Awesome! I can't wait. I just wear slip ons.

This was exactly the kind of thing I feared when I couldn't even coordinate the dates of the information seminar with Spiegal's office. I was afraid that if they couldn't get that straight what would communication be like if there were a problem? Thank God her mother was willing to do what was necessary to get her treated!